As of March 22, there are now 1,035 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State of Michigan. Over 400 of these cases reside in Wayne County. Below is case information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS):
- Allegan — 1
- Barry — 1
- Bay — 1
- Berrien — 3
- Calhoun — 2
- Charlevoix — 2
- Clare — 1
- Clinton — 2
- Detroit City –325
- Eaton — 2
- Emmet — 1
- Genesee — 14
- Gladwin — 1
- Grand Traverse — 1
- Ingham — 11
- Jackson — 1
- Kent — 20
- Leelanau — 1
- Livingston — 8
- Macomb — 140
- Midland — 5
- Monroe — 6
- Montcalm — 1
- Oakland — 277
- Otsego — 1
- Ottawa — 6
- Saginaw — 1
- Roscommon — 1
- Saginaw — 2
- St. Clair — 7
- Tuscola — 1
- Washtenaw — 35
- Wayne — 152
- Wexford — 1
- Out of State — 2
Percentage of Cases by Age
- 0 to 19 years — 1%
- 20 to 29 years — 8%
- 30 to 39 years — 14%
- 40 to 49 years — 18%
- 50 to 59 years — 19%
- 60 to 69 years — 20%
- 70 to 79 years — 12%
- 80+ years — 7%
There have been eight COVID-19 related deaths in Michigan.
Here are preventative measures you can use to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call the nearest hospital.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in a public setting.
Also, continue to monitor local and national news outlets for information regarding COVID-19. The World Health Organization and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
CLICK HERE for CDC information.
CLICK HERE for WHO information.
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